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Ministry of Railways
Release of Berths Under Emergency Quota in Railways
In order to meet the urgent travel requirements of High Official Requisition  holders, which includes Central Government Ministers, Judges of Hon’ble Supreme Court/High Courts of various States, Members of Parliament and other emergent demands, who are on the waiting list, a limited number of berths have been earmarked as Emergency Quota in different trains and in different classes. The quota is released by the Railways in accordance with the priority as per warrant of precedence and well established practice being followed since long. At the time of allotment of berths/seats, emergency quota is first allotted for self travel of HOR holders/Members of Parliament, etc., strictly as per their inter-se seniority in warrant of precedence. Thereafter, other requisitions received from various quarters are considered and the remaining quota is released taking into account various factors like status of passengers travelling, nature of urgency like travelling on government duty, bereavement in the family, sickness, job interview, etc.
Emergency Quota Cells are located at Zonal/Divisional Headquarters and at some of the important non-Headquarter stations. These Cells normally function under the control of a gazetted officer supported by requisite number of staff posted by Zonal Railways.
This information was made available in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
Prime Minister's Office
PM celebrates second consecutive Gold Medal by Neeraj Chopra in Men's Javelin event at Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning the second consecutive Gold medal in Men's Javelin event at Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“Second Consecutive Gold in Javelin Throw for Neeraj Chopra in the Asian Games. Congrats to him for this historic feat. This spectacular victory is the result of his dedication and years of training. May he keep scaling new heights of success. All the best to him.”
PIB Headquarters
Employees Provident Fund Organisation conducts “Nidhi Aapke Nikat”
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is conducting “Nidhi Aapke Nikat” at Regional office, Chennai on 10th of every month for speedy redressal of grievances of Subscribers/Employers covered under the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Ac, 1952.
Accordingly, the “Nidhi Aapke Nikat” for the month of January 2020 will be conducted on Friday, the 10th January, 2020 at the premises of Regional Office, Chennai.
The Subscribers / Pensioners / Employers who are having any grievances can walk in directly on the above said date with relevant documents for getting their grievances redressed, according to a press release issued by Shri. Rituraj Medhi, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, Chennai.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre provides additional allotment of 2 LMT sugar in domestic quota for the month of August, 2023
Keeping in view the strong demand for sugar for upcoming festivals of Onam, Raksha Bandhan, and Krishna Janamashtami, additional quota of 2 LMT  is being allocated for the month of August, 2023. The additional sugar in domestic market will ensure reasonable prices all over the country.
Despite 25% increase in international sugar prices in last one year, the average retail price of sugar in the country is about ₹ 43.30 per kg and is likely to remain in range bound only. There has been less than 2% annual inflation in the country in sugar prices in last 10 years.
During the current Sugar Season  2022-23, India is estimated to have production of 330 LMT sugar after diversion of about 43 LMT for ethanol production. Domestic consumption is expected to be around 275 LMT.
At present stage, India has sufficient sugar stock to meet its domestic demand for remaining months of current SS 2022-23 and optimum closing stock of 60 LMT  will be available at the end of this season i.e. 30.09.2023.
Recent increase in sugar prices will cool down soon as each year during Jul-Sep, just before next season, prices increase and then come down on start of cane crushing. Thus, price rise in sugar is very nominal and for short duration.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Eastern UP on July 14th and 15th, 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Varanasi, Azamgarh and Mirzapur districts of Uttar Pradesh on July 14th and 15th, 2018.
At Azamgarh, on July 14th, the Prime Minister will lay the Foundation Stone of the 340 km long Poorvanchal Expressway. This road will connect several important and historical towns of eastern Uttar Pradesh, including Barabanki, Amethi, Sultanpur, Faizabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh, Mau and Ghazipur – with the State Capital – Lucknow. Once this Expressway is complete, Delhi will be connected via Expressway, to several major towns and cities of the State of Uttar Pradesh, from Noida in the west, to Ghazipur in the east.
In Varanasi, the Prime Minister will dedicate, or lay the foundation stone of important projects, cumulatively worth over Rs. 900 crore. Among the projects to be dedicated are the Varanasi City Gas Distribution Project, and the Varanasi-Ballia EMU train. The foundation stone will be laid for the PanchkoshiParikrama Marg, and several projects under the Smart City Mission and NamaamiGange. The Prime Minister will also lay the Foundation Stone for an International Convention Centre in Varanasi.
At a separate event, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, will release a book titled “Meri Kashi,” in the presence of the Prime Minister.
On July 15th, the Prime Minister will visit Mirzapur, where he will dedicate the Bansagar Canal Project to the Nation. This project will provide a big boost to irrigation in the region, and will be greatly beneficial for the farmers of Mirzapur and Allahabad districts of Uttar Pradesh.
At the same event, Shri Narendra Modi will lay the Foundation Stone of the Mirzapur Medical College. He will inaugurate 108 Jan AushadhiKendras in the State. He will also dedicate a bridge over the River Ganga at Balughat,Chunar, which will facilitate connectivity between Mirzapur and Varanasi.
Ministry of Railways
Minister of Railways and Coal Shri Piyush Goyal launches 3 Projects of Rail Sahyog Supported through CSR
High-Speed Wifi at 4,791 Railway Stations through CSR from Tata Trust
Over 2,400 toilets to be constructed in circulating area of Stations through support from PSUs
5,000 stainless steel benches at Railway Stations through support from General Insurance Corporation
Today, Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Coal Shri Piyush Goyal, launched several projects which will boost Railways infrastructure, enhance passenger experience and improve cleanliness and hygiene.
3 of these projects are supported through Rail Sahyog which is a platform for the Corporates and PSUs to contribute to creation of amenities at or near Railway Stations through Corporate Social Responsibility funds.
1. Wi-Fi Facility at 4,791 stations by Tata Trust
Indian Railways is fully committed to the Digital India initiative spearheaded by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Providing high speed internet services to its passengers over its network is a priority for Indian Railways. Out of 8,738 Stations, 6,441 Stations have been planned to be given Wi-Fi facility, excluding 2,297 halt Stations. So far, 832 Stations have been equipped with Wi-Fi facility. 775 more Stations will be covered with Wi-Fi service by March, 2019. 4,791 balance stations will be taken up by TATA Trust and are targeted for commissioning progressively by 2nd September 2019, on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
2. Toilets in circulating areas of stations
Over 2,400 toilets will be constructed in circulating area of Stations with separate units for Men, Women & Divyangjan with low-cost sanitary pads dispenser, incinerator& condom vending machines, through CSR support from corporates like Coal India Ltd. and its Subsidiaries; NLC; IRFC; CONCOR and PGCIL. RITES, a PSU under Ministry of Railways, is project implementation partner, on behalf of Indian Railways. Sample toilets have been installed at Anand Vihar Station, New Delhi Station and Prayagraj Station.
3. Steel Benches at Railway Stations
General Insurance Corporation committed to provide funds for 5,000 stainless steel benches at Railway Stations. These benches will be provided at 250 Stations of Central and Western Railway.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
MS Connections campaign organised for the World Multiple Sclerosis Day
MS Connections challenges social barriers that leave people affected by MS feeling lonely and socially isolated
World Multiple Sclerosis  Day is officially marked on 30th May. It brings the global MS community together and toraise awareness and campaigns with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis . The theme for World MS Day 2020-2023 is ‘connections’. The MS Connections campaign is all about building community connection, self-connection and connections to quality care. The campaign tagline is ‘I Connect, We Connect’ and the campaign hashtag is MS Connections. MS Connections challenges social barriers that leave people affected by MS feeling lonely and socially isolated. It is an opportunity to advocate for better services, celebrate support networks and champion self-care.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is the nodal body to look after all the development agenda of Persons with Disabilities of the country. With the vision to create awareness about Multiple Sclerosis among the masses, the Department observed World Multiple Sclerosis Day on 30th May 2023, through the institutions associated with it by conducting various events at more than 40 places across India. The theme colour of MS Day is Orange. On 30th May, 2023, the organizations lighten their buildings in orange colour.
The following activities were organized across the country to observe World Multiple Sclerosis Day on 30th May 2023:-
1.Awareness Generation Programmes
2.Seminars & Workshops
3.Quiz Competitions, Poster making
4.TLM Kits Distribution
5.Webinar on the topic Self Advocacy and Government schemes & Benefits for Persons with Multiple sclerosis in association with MSSI.
6.National webinar on Multiple Sclerosis - Awareness & Sensitization
7.Door To Door physical screening camp
8.Webinar on the topic "Multiple Sclerosis & Importance of Comprehensive Care".
9.Webinar on Early Intervention in Schizophrenia- A Psychologist & Psychiatrist Perspective.
10.Distribution of Aid and Assistive devices.
11.A skit about awareness on Multiple Sclerosis.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and United Kingdom and Northern Irelandon the Cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and United Kingdom  and Northern Ireland for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries. The MoU was signed on 17.04.2018.
The MoU aims to develop bilateral cooperation in the field of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries for the purpose of increasing production and productivity of Indian livestock and fisheries.
Impact:
The partnership is expected to improve livestock health, livestock breeding and Fisheries aiming at enhancing Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Products for domestic consumption and export.The MoU would promote consultation and cooperation on livestock husbandry, fisheries and dairy through:
- Matters of mutual concern or interest in relation to livestock husbandry, fisheries and related matters
- Collaboration in livestock health and husbandry, breeding dairying and fisheries
- Management and mechanism to enrich feed & fodder nutritionally and its bulk transportation in deficit areas to realise higher productivity and production in livestock
- Sanitary issues concerning trade in livestock, animal husbandry and animal products
- Development of high tech fodder tree species nurseries with fodder crops and promotion of agro-forestry tor planting fodder tree species under integrated farming system including soil moisture conservation in drought prone areas
- Areas of exchange of scientific personnel for study tour/training in mutually agreed areas
- Collaboration for joint research for cross-learning with regard to innovative Agriculture Extension approaches including the use of information and communication technology 
- Any other matter of joint interest
A Joint Working Group  consisting of representatives of each party shall be created to formulate joint programs and to facilitate cooperation & consultation.
Background:
MoU was signed between India, represented by Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries , Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and United Kingdom & Northern Ireland, represented by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in April, 2018 for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Ni-MSME HYDERABAD TO START MBA - MSME MANAGEMENT COURSE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN INDIA
NEW COURSE TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG THE YOUTH - DR. GLORY SWARUPA, DG, NI-MSME
The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises , Govt. of India, Hyderabad and ASBM University, Bhubaneswar, in a collaborative effort, have developed a unique MBA in MSME Management course which will start from the academic session of 2023.
Addressing the media at Press club today in Hyderabad Dr. Glory Swarupa, Director General, ni-msme said that this new MBA programme has been designed to meet the requirement of trained personnel in the growing MSME sector. This is first of its kind with a judicious blend of hands-on experience and exposure of MSME functioning in line with National Education Policy, 2020 which will be delivered by the apex institution NiMSME, Hyderabad and prestigious ASBM University, she added.
Dr. Glory Swarupa also said that, the micro, small, and medium enterprises currently employs around 50 million people accounting 8% of the country’s GDP, 45% of the manufacturing production, and 40% of the exports playing a prominent role in the development of the economy in coming days . Such enterprises will have a huge requirement of management personnel to run these organizations and this MBA MSME MANAGEMENT programme intends not only to promote entrepreneurship among the youth but also to create entrepreneurs.
Briefing the details regarding the course during the press conference Prof. Biswajeet Pattanayak , President of ASBM University said that Any graduate with 50% of marks with a valid CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ASBMU Entrance Test score can apply for admission to this programme. The selected students will be provided education loan under the Star Vidya National Scheme by Bank of India for which the Bank has already recognised ASBM University.
Prof. Biswajeet Pattanayak also said that this course is a fully residential programme where students of this MBA-MSME programme will study their first-year courses  at ASBM University in Bhubaneswar and the second year  at ni-msme in Hyderabad mastering their professional competency through expert classroom exposure and professional hands-on experience, he added.
The course duration is two years, and the fees for the entire program amount is Rs 6,50,000 rupees which includes tuition fee and residential fee. The entire fee can be paid in four interest free instalments.
For more details students can visit www.nimsme.org, Blogpost : https://www.nimsme.org/news-article/press-meet-on-launch-of-mba-msme-management-course-in-collaboration-with-asbm-university, https://www.asbm.ac.in/sob/programmes/mba-msme-management/ .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATE on COVID19 VACCINES
More than 21 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 1.97 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered
Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India for containment and management of the pandemic, along with Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour. As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost.
Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs.
Implementation of the Liberalized and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has started from 1st May 2021. Under the Strategy, in every month 50% of the total Central Drugs Laboratory  cleared vaccine doses of any manufacturer would be procured by Govt. of India. It would continue to make these doses available to the State Govts totally free of cost as was being done earlier.
Government of India has so far provided, both through the free of cost category and through direct state procurement category, more than 21 crore vaccine doses  to States/UTs. Of this, the total consumption  is 19,09,60,575 doses .
Nearly 2.00 crore  COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Furthermore, nearly 26 lakh  vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Startup India Innovation Week culminates today with felicitation of Winners of National Startup awards 2022
Several events held across the country to celebrate entrepreneurial spirit
Startup India Innovation week culminated today with felicitation of Winners of National Start up Awards 2022 on National Start up Day. The awards were presented by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal in the presence of Shri Som Prakash, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry in New Delhi.
National Startup Awards 2022 acknowledges startups and enablers who have been instrumental in revolutionizing the development story of India and in demonstrating exceptional capabilities not just in terms of financial gains but also for the measurable impact on society.
Several events were also held across the country to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the nation. The StartUp Cell, Government of Gujarat and the International Automobile Centre of Excellence  in partnership with Startup India, organised a one-day physical event today for startups, incubators, investors, and ecosystem enablers in Gandhinagar. The event had sessions on the Startup India Initiative, the Seed Fund Scheme, fire-side chat on the way forward for the startup ecosystem, industry sensitisation, mentor connects for student entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, and a mock pitching session for participating startups. It witnessed participation of more than 150 entrepreneurs, mentors, incubators, and other ecosystem enablers.
Startup India organised the final webinar in the 7-day series of industry-focused webinars on the topic – Championing the billion-dollar dream. The webinar focussed on propelling gender equality within the startup ecosystem to address the huge gender divide in the startup funding landscape. The webinar can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n37-J_DcPv0
Various centres joined Startup India in hosting both offline and online events across cities, such as Bengaluru, Raisen, Gurugram, Indore, Bhopal, Gandhinagar, Ghaziabad, Mohali, Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Jalgaon, Nagpur, Kottayam, Imphal, Kolkata, and many more. Events including capacity-buidling workshop, expert panel discussion, state-level competitions and challenges, startup showcase, startup summit, roundtables were organised.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of West Madhya Pradesh, most parts of East Madhya Pradesh
A Low Pressure Area is likely to form over north Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood around 19th June
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department :
♦ Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of West Madhya Pradesh, most parts of East Madhya Pradesh, and some more parts of East Uttar Pradesh.
♦ The Northern Limit of Monsoon  now passes through Kandla, Ahmedabad, Indore, Raisen, Khajuraho, Fatehpur and Bahraich.
♦ A cyclonic circulation lies over East Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood and extends upto 3.6 km above mean sea level and a trough runs from northwest Rajasthan to the cyclonic circulation over East Uttar Pradesh across south Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh and extends upto 0.9 km above mean sea level. Under the influence of these two systems:
- Scattered heavy to very heavy falls and isolated extremely heavy falls over Konkan & Goa during next 2 days and isolated heavy to very heavy falls over Madhya Maharashtra during next 2 days.
- Rainfall intensity over East India is likely to increase and isolated heavy to very rainfall is likely over the region during 17th-19th June, 2020 and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during next 5 days.
- Widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls likely to continue over Assam & Meghalaya and Tripura & Mizoram during next 5 days with isolated heavy to very heavy falls over west Assam & Meghalaya during next 3 days.
♦ A Low Pressure Area is likely to form over north Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood around 19th June.
Kindly visit www.imd.gov.in for updates.
Ministry of Mines
9th International Mining Exhibition-22 inaugurated in the city
Kolkata; April 04, 2022
9th International Mining Exhibition  was inaugurated by Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Coal here in the city today. April 4 is observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
The 9thedition of IME 2022 is being held from April 4 to April 7, 2022 at Eco Park, Rajarhat, Kolkata with the theme “Technological Advancements in the Mining Industry.” The Exhibition is expected to bring an unprecedented display of technologies and their application in mining minerals and metallurgical fields. The focus country of the exhibition is Australia while Germany is the partner country. The partner state is Gujarat. “There are about 300 exhibitors and 400 delegates participating from over 20 countries to bring together India's key players across mining, minerals, metals and machinery industries. It alsoprovides an opportunity to showcase products and solutions across bearings, seals, lubrication systems and services as well as engage with customers, partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders," said Shri Sumit Mitra, one of the participants at IME 2022.
Speaking about Australia's participation at IME 2022, Mr. Tim White, Trade and Investment Commissioner of Australian Trade and Investment Commission, said: "The Australian Pavilion at the IME 2022 exhibition showcases Australia's mining capabilities and expertise to the Indian mining industry." Australia has an important role to play in supporting India to enhance productivity and efficiency in its mining sector," he explained."There are major opportunities for Indian entities to invest in Australian critical minerals assets in support of stable and resilient supply chains," he added.
Over the years IME has been successfully providing a perfect platform for display and launch of new initiatives, machinery products technologies and establishing joint ventures developing and renewing international and regional contacts. During IME 2022 experts of the field from India, Germany and Australia shall deliberate on the key issues of the mining and allied sector.
IME is a prestigious institutionalized biennial international exhibition of the mining equipment, minerals, metals and allied industry in India. It has always been at the forefront of the mining industry and an ideal platform for exploring business opportunities in India and overseas since India is the second largest crude steel producer in the world and home to more than 1300 mines celebrating the success that India has achieved in producing and exporting these elements